Croydon Caravan Park

🏕️ Croydon Caravan Park — Croydon QLD

PAID CAMP

🚩 Description & Location

🌵 Located on the corner of Brown and Alldridge Streets, this shady council‑owned park in historic Croydon features grassy lawns, mature trees, and proximity to town attractions such as the heritage precinct, local pub, and visitor centre.

🪶 History

📜 Operated by Croydon Shire Council, the park supports travellers exploring gold‑rush towns, fishing Lake Belmore, and riding the Savannahlander train. Its heritage-town roots and community-focused improvements reflect the region’s journey from mining hub to touring destination.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• 🚻 Two amenity blocks with flush toilets and hot showers (coin or token operated)

• 🔌 49 powered drive‑through sites and about 10 unpowered bays

• 🍽️ Two camp kitchens with BBQs, fridge/freezer, microwave, and seating

• 🧺 Laundry rooms with washers/dryers (token charge)

• 🏊 Saltwater pebble-lined swimming pool

• 💧 Drinking water throughout the park

• ⚡ Public dump point accessible on Alldridge Street

• 📶 Free Wi‑Fi and good Telstra phone coverage within park

• 🗑️ Rubbish bins strategically located

• 🐾 Dogs allowed on leash (conditions apply)

🚗 Vehicle Access

• 🛣️ Enter via sealed council roads

• 🚐 All powered sites are drive‑through; plenty of turning space for caravans, trailers, and big rigs

• ⚠️ Level sites with both grass and gravel options under tree cover

🏕️ Stay Information (as at August 2025)

• Power Sites: Tariff Rate 3 (Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• Unpowered Sites: Tariff Rate 2 (Tariff Price Chart at bottom of page)

• 📅 Booking recommended via phone or council website, especially during peak seasons

• 🏛️ Managed by: Croydon Shire Council

• 🏕️ Formal caravan park with powered/unpowered sites and cabins

• ⏳ Maximum stay: not known

• 🐕 Dogs allowed on leash (notify ahead)

• 🔐 Open 24 hours; after-hours check-in by prior arrangement

• 🕑 Check-in from 1 pm | Check-out by 11 am

• 🚫 Not required to be self‑contained

• 📞 Phone: 0437 270 584

• 🌐 Web Address: croydon.qld.gov.au (search Croydon Caravan Park)

• 📧 Email: caravanpark@croydon.qld.gov.au

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Club Hotel (~100 m): Local meals and friendly atmosphere

• ☕ Supermarket Café (~100 m): Coffee, takeaway food, snacks

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🌿 Lake Belmore Reserve (~4 km): Free bush camping, shaded picnic spots, and lakeside fishing

• 🚐 Lake Belmore Caravan Park (~4 km): Alternative powered camping with water frontage

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 🏛️ Heritage Precinct walking trail, restored gold-rush era buildings and museum

• 🚂 Savannahlander train from Croydon station

• 🎣 Lake Belmore: Barramundi fishing, boating, birdlife, and picnic facilities

• 🌅 Diehm’s Lookout (~4 km): Scenic lookout for sunset over lake and outback

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🏬 Onsite kiosk and café

• 🏬 Fuel, bakery, supermarket, hardware, clinic and medical services in town centre

📝 Reviews Summary

✅ Positives

• Shady, well‑maintained lawns and clean modern facilities

• Central walking distance to heritage sites, supermarket and pub

• Variety of site types and cabins; suitable for families or couples

• Camp kitchen, pool, laundry and powered services add comfort

⚠️ Cautions

• Camp kitchen amenities may show wear; check before use

• Wi‑Fi can drop in peak periods

• Some grassy sites less level—prepare to level setup

• Potential for pub noise on weekends—especially near boundary

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 📻 UHF CB Channels: Road = 40 | Emergency Only = 5

• ⛽ Fuel available in town

• 🏥 Medical: Clinic in Croydon; nearest hospital in Georgetown (~150 km)

• 📶 Telstra coverage strong; other carriers may be inconsistent

• 🧭 Park staff encourage logging arrival and departure in guest book

🔚 Final Note

🌿 Croydon Caravan Park is an appealing stopover on the Savannah Way—well‑shaded, council-operated, and walking distance to central services. Ideal for families, touring travellers, and heritage explorers, it balances convenience, comfort, and regional charm. Book early during festival periods and confirm pet arrangements in advance.